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MedImmune is the worldwide biologics research and development arm of AstraZeneca. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives every day. As one of the world's premier biotechnology companies, our mission is centered on delivering life-changing products that advance world health and help fight and cure disease.

We are seeking a highly motivated and productive Research Scientist to join the Respiratory, Inflammation and Autoimmunity (RIA) research group in Cambridge UK. The successful candidate will work within the Respiratory team to conduct experiments to help explore novel mechanisms and pathways involved in airway remodelling and repair in chronic lung disease.

MedImmune has a dynamic environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. We attract top minds, and we nurture and build top talent.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As part of your role, you will utilise biological assays with human primary cells as well as animal models to explore novel mechanisms and pathways involved in airway repair and remodelling in chronic lung diseases such as COPD. You will be able to work independently as well collaboratively within a team, supporting both basic research as well as pipeline projects as required.

This is an exciting role with the ultimate goal of identifying and championing novel therapeutic targets and approaches to modulating respiratory disease in order to make world-leading therapeutics.

Essential Requirements

PhD in a biological science or BSc/MSc + industry or academic working experience

An interest in chronic lung diseases, for example COPD, asthma or IPF

Hands-on experience working with animal models, both with in vivo techniques as well as ex vivo processing and analysis of samples. Expertise with in vivo models of lung repair/remodelling is an advantage.

Strong hands-on experience with the isolation of primary cells from tissue/blood and primary cell culture

Expertise in the evaluation of cellular responses by various means, for example multi-colour flow cytometry, Luminex, ELISA, western blotting, qPCR, confocal microscopy, gene editing and/or other similar technologies

Highly organized and self-motivated, with a proven ability to work as part of a team

Proficient in the design, planning and execution of experiments, interpretation of data and optimisation of assays

Ability to independently lead own scientific research

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Desirable Requirements

Experience with 1 or more of the following areas would be advantageous but is not a requirement

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience - it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity. If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them.

MedImmune is an equal opportunity employer. MedImmune will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law.